The Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Zr-Based Metallic Glass under Different Strain Rate Compressions

Materials

Tao-Hsing Chen¹  Chih-Kai Tsai² 

[1] id="af1-materials-08-01831">Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, Kaohisung 807, Taiw

关键词: Zr-based bulk metallic glass;    buckling;    shear band;    in situ TEM;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ma8041831

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In this study, the high strain rate deformation behavior and the microstructure evolution of Zr-Cu-Al-Ni metallic glasses under various strain rates were investigated. The influence of strain and strain rate on the mechanical properties and fracture behavior, as well as microstructural properties was also investigated. Before mechanical testing, the structure and thermal stability of the Zr-Cu-Al-Ni metallic glasses were studied with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimeter. The mechanical property experiments and microstructural observations of Zr-Cu-Al-Ni metallic glasses under different strain rates ranging from 10⁻³ to 5.1 × 10³ s⁻¹ and at temperatures of 25°C were investigated using compressive split-Hopkinson bar (SHPB) and an MTS tester. An in situ transmission electron microscope (TEM) nanoindenter was used to carry out compression tests and investigate the deformation behavior arising at nanopillars of the Zr-based metallic glass. The formation and interaction of shear band during the plastic deformation were investigated. Moreover, it was clearly apparent that the mechanical strength and ductility could be enhanced by impeding the penetration of shear bands with reinforced particles.

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